Operational matters, including staffing, are the responsibility of each NHS board and will depend on the service needs of the health board taking account of national, regional and local priorities.It is the expectation that NHS boards plan and provide safe, effective and high-quality care, in line with their statutory service provision and workforce planning responsibilities considering current turnover, retention, absence rates and budgets.We are investing a record £21.7 billion in our NHS in 2025-26, including £200 million to reduce waiting times.